Description
Miso Butter Salmon with Sizzled Scallion Salsa Verde is the perfect fusion of buttery, flaky salmon paired with a fresh, zesty salsa. This dish transforms a simple dinner into an impressive culinary experience. The rich umami flavor of the miso and the vibrant crunch of scallions will have your taste buds singing. Whether for a cozy night in or a dinner party, this recipe is sure to become a fast favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 tbsp white miso paste
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil (divided)
- 3 scallions, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Instructions
- Pat dry the salmon fillets with paper towels.
- In a bowl, mix miso paste, softened butter, and soy sauce until smooth.
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear salmon skin-side down for 4-5 minutes until crispy; flip.
- Spoon miso butter over the fillets and let it melt.
- In another pan, heat remaining olive oil and sauté scallions until sizzled and softened.
- Drizzle fresh lemon juice over everything before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with salsa (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg